Worthy Brown's Daughter

Set in nineteenth-century Oregon, Phillip Margolin’s "Worthy Brown's Daughter" is a compelling historical drama that intertwines a powerful story of slavery and justice with classic plot twists. The novel follows lawyer Matthew Penny as he assists Worthy Brown, a recently freed slave, in rescuing his daughter, leading to a series of legal and moral dilemmas. Meanwhile, a corrupt judge becomes entangled in a dramatic web of greed, obsession, and murder, culminating in a tense courtroom showdown.